Ed Greig

Ed Greig is a leading voice in digital transformation and disruptive innovation. As Chief Disruptor at Deloitte Digital, he helps organisations embrace emerging technologies and think differently about problem-solving. His work sits at the crossroads of technology, creativity and human behaviour, showing audiences how to turn complex digital ideas into tangible results. Ed’s talks bring technology to life, blending storytelling with live examples of how tools like artificial intelligence, virtual reality and machine learning can change the way we live and work.

Ed began his career running his own web design company, EdTheDesigner.com, where his work was recognised in the Independent’s Top 50 Food Websites and featured on BBC Radio 4. The experience taught him how to combine creativity with business strategy, managing every part of the process from client negotiation to delivery. After graduating from the University of Warwick with a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, he joined Deloitte as a Technology, Creative and User Experience Consultant. There he learned to link design thinking with enterprise-level technology. His innovative approach quickly set him apart, leading to his promotion to Senior Consultant at Deloitte Digital in 2012.

In 2015 Ed took on the role of Chief Disruptor, a title that captures both his curiosity and his drive to push boundaries. His team at Deloitte explores new technologies and builds proofs of concept to demonstrate real-world value. Their philosophy is to fall in love with the problem, not the solution, creating space for true innovation. Over the years Ed has worked across sectors from finance and retail to healthcare and government, introducing practical applications of VR, AI, 3D printing and gamification. His projects have inspired thousands of professionals to see experimentation as the key to progress. Beyond Deloitte, Ed is a Board Trustee at British Future, where he contributes to discussions on technology and social change, and he has been invited to speak at major digital and innovation conferences.

As a keynote speaker, Ed is known for making complex ideas clear and engaging. He helps audiences understand how to use technology with purpose, focusing on the human side of innovation. Whether he’s discussing the future of work, immersive digital worlds or the rise of AI, Ed leaves people motivated to explore, experiment and create. His talks are ideal for businesses that want to drive digital transformation while keeping people at the heart of change.